Current Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Mountain City, Tennessee
Kelly Henry
Dec 5, 2025
Kelly Sam Henry, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born June 13, 1968 to Mary Louise Henry and the late Charles Henry.
Kelly was an excellent mechanic and could fix anything. He was a loving husband and adored his children and grandchildren. Kelly was a Chevy man and also an avid Tar Heels basketball fan.
Those left...
Georgia M. Hamlin
Dec 8, 2025
Georgia Marylean Hamlin, age 92, of Shady Valley, TN passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Mountain City Care Center. She was born February 2, 1933 to the late Reuben “Buster” Hawks and Viller Victoria Hawks. In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Hanable Hamlin; sisters, Lola Vermillion, Leona Forrester, Mary Burkey, and...
Lawrence Fritts
Dec 9, 2025
Lawrence Edward Fritts, age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his home. He was born July 27, 1938 in Johnson County, TN to the late John Milton Fritts and Dorothy Crete Simcox. In addition to his parents, Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving wife, Alma Ruth Lewis Fritts, and his two brothers, Kenneth Edwin Fritts and...
Drue Balderson
Dec 10, 2025
Drue Atwood Balderson, age 92, of 118 Airport Rd. Mountain City, TN passed away on Wednesday, December, 10, 2025 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA; of a short bout with pneumonia. This was her first stay in a hospital. Drue was born on May 3, 1933, the first child of the late Ron Atwood and Nell Vaught Atwood.
Drue was...
Robert "Bob" Lowe
Dec 10, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lowe, age 78, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 15, 2025 at First United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. John Crabtree to officiate. Masonic rites will follow the funeral service. Graveside...
Judy Banks
Dec 5, 2025
Judy Banks, age 76, of Shady Valley, TN, passed away Friday morning, December 5, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1949 to the late Will Walsh and Sally Ellis Walsh.
Judy was a member of Harmon Chapel Christian Church.
Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 55 years, Jess Banks; daughter, Nikki Gentry...
Jimmy Phillippi
Dec 3, 2025
Jimmy Earl Phillippi, 95, passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his beloved bride of 73 years, Sylvia Howard Phillippi (Parker) and his devoted parents, Wilby Eugene and Sarah Gladys Phillippi (Gentry) of Mountain City.
Jimmy and Sylvia were blessed with three children, Howard E. (Libby) Phillippi, Steve E. (Reina) Phillippi...
Evelyn Gentry
Dec 1, 2025
Cynthia Evelyn Gentry, age 102, passed away December 1, 2025 at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born August 15, 1923 to the late Whitelaw Dent Johnson, Sr. and Una Louisa Arney Johnson. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Therman Gentry in 2018.
A lifelong resident of Johnson County and the eldest of seven siblings, she was...
Peggy Hicks
Nov 29, 2025
Peggy Harmon Hicks, age 54, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born January 9, 1971 to Carrie Harmon and the late Clint Harmon.
Peggy was known for being a good person with a heart of gold. She liked going out with her friends and playing jokes on people. Peggy was an avid reader and...
Norma Blevins
Nov 24, 2025
Norma Jean Blevins, age 84 of Blountville, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025 at The Waters of Kingsport, TN. She was born on October 3, 1941 in Mountain City, TN to the late William (Willie) Forrester and Dorothy Blankenbeckler Forrester. In addition to her parents Norma was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly...
Mitchell Guy
Nov 22, 2025
Johnny Mitchell Guy, age 56 of Mountain City, TN, passed away November 22, 2025 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Dorothy Guy and Earl Guy. In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by his two sons, Travis and Bradley Guy, three sisters, and two brothers.
Mitchell was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting ginseng...
Charles Crosswhite
Nov 21, 2025
Charles J. Crosswhite, age 77 of Mountain City, TN, passed away on Friday evening November 21, 2025 at his home. He was born December 18, 1947 in Avery County, NC to the late Sherman Crosswhite and Nellie Harper Crosswhite. In addition to his parents Charles was preceded in death by his sisters, Opal Crosswhite, Marjorie Horne, Shirley Brown and Wanda...
Dreama Hicks
Nov 19, 2025
Dreama Elizabeth Stump Hicks, Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, age 81, of Mountain City, TN, went to be with her heavenly father and family on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025 at her home. She was born June 2, 1944 in Roanoke, VA. After marrying she moved to Mountain City to raise her family. Dreama loved embroidering pillow cases and quilt squares....
Anthony Pleasant
Nov 18, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony Paul Pleasant, age 67, of Mountain City, Tennessee, announces his passing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Anthony was born in Johnson County, Tennessee, on November 25, 1957, to the late Estel and Loveta Pleasant. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Doug, Wendell, and Norman Pleasant.
Anthony was a...
Sandra Perkins
Nov 18, 2025
Sandra Jane Perkins, 81, of Mountain City, TN, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born on June 23, 1944, Sandra dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met.Sandra was a devoted mother, homemaker and later served as a teller at Johnson County Bank, where she was known for her warmth and professionalism....
Mary Ann Gregg
Nov 18, 2025
Mary Ann Gregg, age 78, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home. She was born March 18, 1947 to the late Herbert and Una Greer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Gregg, and her brother, Robert “Bob” Greer.
Mary was a member of Mabel Methodist Church and attended Unity Baptist Church.
Those...
Bobby Gene Gentry
Nov 16, 2025
Bobby Gene Gentry beloved Husband, Father, Brother and Grandpa, age 84, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 8, 1941, to the late Calvin Eugene and Dorothy Absher Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Ricky, his brothers Paul Gentry and...
Cassie Pennington
Nov 14, 2025
Cassie Pennington
Cassie Pennington, age 75, of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Cassie was born May 20, 1950 in Johnson County, TN; to Carrie Norris Pennington and the late Willie (Bill) Pennington. In addition to her father Cassie was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Pennington, sister-in-law, Norma Kay Pennington,...
Jimmy Brown
Nov 13, 2025
Jimmy Ray Brown, age 59, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1966 to the late Claude and Betty Mae Brown. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his siblings, Mark Brown, George Brown, John Brown, Jack Brown, and Kathy Evans.
Jimmy was an avid fisherman who loved...
Tommy "Tom" Taylor
Nov 13, 2025
Tommy “Tom” Taylor, age 78 of Mountain City, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1946 to the late Ernest Taylor and Ruby Dowell Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Joe Taylor and his cousin, Mike McCroskey.
Tom was a 1965...
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